Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Destination for Premium Menswear in Durham
Established in 2016, Van Mildert has grown from a heritage menswear brand into a celebrated destination for premium formalwear and casual attire. Our expertise lies in blending traditional tailoring with contemporary trends, offering bespoke suits, made-to-measure services, and curated collections from renowned brands. Located in Durham's historic Elvet Bridge, we provide comprehensive in-store services including suit hire, tailoring, and footwear styling.Our team combines decades of experience in menswear to deliver personalized service for weddings, proms, and formal occasions. We pride ourselves on showcasing seasonal collections that balance timeless elegance with modern innovation, supported by detailed guides on styling and garment care. With a strong local presence and commitment to quality, we serve discerning customers seeking both off-the-peg and custom solutions.
Services
Bespoke Suits
Suit Hire
Tailoring Services
Footwear Styling
Wedding Outfits
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- Award-winning independent retailer with Durham heritage
- In-store tailoring and made-to-measure services available
- Bespoke suit creation with expert consultation
- Curated collection of heritage and contemporary brands
- Specialist footwear and accessories for complete styling
Services
Bespoke Suits
Our bespoke suit service offers made-to-measure garments tailored to individual specifications. Customers receive personalized consultations to select fabrics, styles, and fittings. This premium service ensures perfect fit and unique design for special occasions.
Suit Hire
Professional suit hire available for weddings, proms, and formal events. We offer extensive collections from classic to contemporary styles with expert fitting assistance. Includes complete outfits with accessories available.
Tailoring Services
In-store tailoring for perfect garment fit. Our experienced tailors handle adjustments to trousers, jackets, and shirts. Service includes hemming, resizing, and minor repairs for purchased or hired items.
Wedding Outfits
Comprehensive wedding attire solutions including groom suits, best man outfits, and pageboy ensembles. Offers coordinated collections with accessories and styling advice. Provides group booking options for wedding parties.
Footwear Styling
Expert footwear curation matching formal and casual outfits. Offers premium brands and seasonal collections. Includes styling advice for different occasions and complementary accessories like socks and shoecare products.
People
Chris
Founder
Founder of Van Mildert with extensive heritage in menswear. Established the Durham store in 2016, combining traditional tailoring knowledge with modern fashion trends.
Oliver
Co-owner
Joined Van Mildert in 2016, bringing fresh perspective to the family business. Focuses on expanding the brand's contemporary collections while maintaining core tailoring values.
Questions
Do you offer made-to-measure suits?
Yes, we provide bespoke suit services with personalized consultations, fabric selection, and multiple fittings to ensure perfect tailoring.
Can I hire a suit for a wedding?
We offer comprehensive suit hire for weddings including complete outfits with accessories. Group bookings for wedding parties are available.
What brands do you stock?
We carry a curated selection including London Gibson, Remus Uomo, Spin Torre, and premium footwear brands like Loake and Azor.
Do you provide tailoring services?
Yes, our in-store tailors offer alterations and adjustments for both purchased and hired garments to ensure perfect fit.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept major credit/debit cards, Klarna financing, and gift vouchers both online and in our Durham store.
What is your return policy?
Unworn items with tags can be returned within 28 days. Sale items and made-to-order garments have specific return conditions detailed on our website.
